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Slow Walking DACA Renewals Hurts Dreamers and the Economy

Edward Kissam -
Renewals that once took just 2 months to process are now taking as long as 6-7 months, threatening DACA holders' immigration and employment status.
Food

The Immigrant Workers Behind Texas’ $102 Billion Food Economy

N.C. Greene -
A new report from the American Immigration Council finds that immigrants make up nearly one-quarter of Texas' food-sector workforce.
Economy

SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security in Vulnerable Communities, New Data Show

Sunita Sohrabji -
Black, Latino, and Native American households face greater food uncertainty than the population at large, according to data from the Congressional District Health Dashboard.
Economy

More Meat, Less Tomato — Inflation Hits a Culinary Staple

Christopher Alam -
The cost of tomatoes has surged in recent months, putting a strain on shoppers and restaurants alike.
Economy

‘Harder Than COVID’ — Spending Slump Hits LA Koreatown Restaurants

Nicole Chang -
Restaurant owners in Los Angeles Koreatown say rising rents, inflation, and immigration enforcement are putting their businesses under immense pressure.
Economy

Oakland May Day Rally Draws Fierce Support for Workers

Viji Sundaram -
Over 4,000 events were held across the US May 1, with the theme "Workers Over Billionaires.” Similar protests were held across the world.
Economy

It’s a Tough Job Market. These College Grads Are Optimistic.

Christopher Alam -
Despite grim data, young grads at San Francisco State University say they remain undaunted as they prepare to enter the job market.
Economy

Tax Fairness and the SBA: When Paying Into the System No Longer Counts

Korea Daily -
New changes to SBA loan eligibility rules bar businesses from SBA-backed financing if even 1% of ownership is held by a foreign national.
Health

‘Paying More, Getting Less’ — America’s Flailing Health System

Sunita Sohrabji -
47% of Americans believe they will not be able to afford health insurance coverage, care, and pharmaceuticals this year.
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